Traditional stone Barn in Rural setting ,a quiet and cosy retreat

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1 bathroomSleeps 2538.2 sq ft

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Dornoch, Scotland

Dornoch Cathedral
‪6 min drive‬
Skibo Castle
‪7 min drive‬
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
‪7 min drive‬
Inverness (INV)
‪65 min drive‬

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0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Riverside barn is a traditional white washed stone building. Inside there is a high pitched ceiling in the living / dining / kitchen area with exposed wooden beams , stone walls , log burning stove , the main bedroom has a double bed and leads to a bathroom with Bath and shower , toilet and basin.
Upstairs there is a mezzanine floor with reduced head height and 2 single beds which is great for kids .

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Jamie Waring

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

2 single beds for kids on the mezzanine

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dornoch

Located in Dornoch, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve and Dornoch Beach, while Historylinks and Tain Through Time are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

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Dornoch, Scotland

What's nearby

Dornoch Cathedral - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Skibo Castle - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Dornoch Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
Embo Beach - 15 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

Tain Station - 12 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Luigi - ‬6 min drive
‪Platform 1864 - ‬12 min drive
‪The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - ‬10 min drive
‪Dornoch Distillery - ‬6 min drive
‪Milk & Honey - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional stone Barn in Rural setting ,a quiet and cosy retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional stone Barn in Rural setting ,a quiet and cosy retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional stone Barn in Rural setting ,a quiet and cosy retreat?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Traditional stone Barn in Rural setting ,a quiet and cosy retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Skibo Castle and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dornoch Cathedral and Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Dornoch Beach and Historylinks are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Perfect place to get away from it all

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bliss!

Lovely little cottage in such a beautiful setting, we will be back asap for our 3rd stay!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

A beautiful, forgotten corner of Scotland

Most people pass through this area, but they should stay as it has so much to offer - sandy beaches, hill and valley walks, rocky coasts, artisan goods (pottery, textiles, glass), excellent food, heritage, wildlife (seals, ospreys, marsh harriers, and so much more!) There was a bit of confusion with the owners about which property we have actually booked, but that was all sorted ok. Could have done with better information about what was provided (e.g. no salt and pepper).

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

10 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a tranquil setting

Well equipped, warm and cosy cottage. Loved the log burner on chilly nights. We had a relaxing holiday and coming back to the lovely cottage after a day out made for a fabulous holiday .

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

27 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Barn

The Barn was clean and cosy it had everything that made our stay comfortable . Loved the peaceful quiet surroundings and the roads were great to get out and visit the many attractions . Great walks to the local forest and to the beach . We used the local shops and cafes which we highly recommend. We loved the walks on the beach and watching the seals in the sea . We will have a return visit .

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

15 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise🥰

The barn is the most warm , welcoming ,comfy,cosy,place on the planet . It’s like going home . Absolutely everything you could possibly need is there for you. It is clean, comfortable, so peaceful. If you need somewhere to relax and get away from everything then this is the place to be. Charmain the caretaker is wonderful, she is always on hand and no problem is to big for her. She makes the cottage welcoming and she goes the extra mile to sort things out straight away, no messing. Can’t wait to return next year. Thankyou for letting us stay.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

11 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

This was a very quiet and peaceful location. The cottage was cosy and well equipt and the property caretaker was very helpful. Our children enjoyed staying in the mezzanine rooms upstairs and the wood burner made evenings comfortable and cosy.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona K.

13 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, lovely comfortable barn.

Although very rural, the barn is only a short drive to everything you want to see. We went to Dornoch, Loch Ness and John O'Groats etc. The barn is very clean and has comfortable beds, a great shower, a good TV and plenty of kitchen essentials. We met the caretakers once and they were lovely.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hayley D.

31 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Clean, Tranquil and Cosy

Had a wonderful relaxing time at this property. Everything is as it is show in the pictures with some upgrades i.e bigger TV, Tassimo Machine. Very clean and cosy. Definitely home from home and would highly recommend if you are happy not having WiFi or phone signal which we where. If I had to mark it out of 10, I would mark it as a 9.75 due to their only being a fridge and not fridge freezer. We are looking on returning next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

19 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the grid getaway

Loved every minute. Off the beaten track. No WiFi, not much of a phone signal. Great to just get away from the hustle bustle of every day life. Could very easily live in this barn very happily, and would recommend to anybody wanting fo a relaxing getaway.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

4 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely compact/ comfortable cottage

Very clean and tidy. The Welcome pack was well received. Very cosy when log burner on! Very relaxing stay.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

21 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great week in a rustic cottage

We had a great week at the property. In a beautiful location, remote enough to get away from everything, but only 10 mins from Dornoch with restaurants, shops and a beautiful beach. It’s also close to distilleries and on the NC500. Kitchen was well stocked and Charmagne was responsive and helpful with any issues. There really is no WiFi or phone signal, so if you want to stay connected it’s not ideal. But was just what we wanted.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

17 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Absolutely stunning.This is our favourite place on the planet.The barn is so warm and cosy, the setting couldn’t be any better.This is truly the most beautiful and relaxing place to stay. There is absolutely everything you need .The caretaker is lovely, really helpful and always on hand if you need her. I would recommend staying here to anyone that just wants a peaceful holiday away from everything. Thankyou so much.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

1 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Braw Rural Hideaway

A great wee place with a real off-grid feel. Within touching distance of some fantastic local attractions. Recommended - many thanks to all!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David S.

25 Jul 2020

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Very nice

Clean and discreet . warm nice and great place to stay

2/10 Terrible

Julie S.

30 Apr 2019

The barn could be so much more

We did enjoy the Highland holiday and made the most of the spectacular scenery but sadly we're disappointed in the standard of the barn such as being cold we used a spare quilt from upstairs bed and wasn't very clean with mould on saucepans.. The curtains were very crumpled and creased. With a little tlc the barn could be something special. We made the most of it though and were thankful for plentiful hot water and such tranquil surroundings and perfect weather.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gregor G., London

29 Aug 2018

Amazing Scotland

Riverside Barn was a great base for us as we were exploring the Highlands. The cottage has everything you need and the Highlands are truly amazing. Unexpectedly, we had a week of sunshine (with only a very few spells of rain)! Best holiday ever!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Huw P.

7 Jul 2018

(Optional)

cold ,not clean,limited hot water.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

1 Jun 2018

a great simple place for a quiet getaway

We enjoyed our stay immensely. The property is only 5/6 minutes drive from Dornoch and is well fitted out with a nice bathroom and kitchen. I was especially happy with the tranquility. It is situated on a quiet road and you don't have the noise of cars that is so often in the background in the cities. We will be sure to come back...

Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Martin C.

18 Sept 2017

Lovely barn conversion in rural setting

Most relaxing with the only sounds being the nearby river and birds singing.. Nice to relax and get away from it all..Wood burning stove in the evening a favourite.. Very enjoyable

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

25 Apr 2017

Real cosy little charm tucked away in the stunning Highland countryside

We had the most wonderful holiday and found the cottage was ideal for exploring nearby Dornoch, Loch Ness and the Highlands countryside. The cottage was really cosy with the log fire being the highlight. Cottage had everything we needed including a fully equipped kitchen for us to do all our own cooking. The surrounding area is stunning with lots of wildlife to keep us entertained. Highly recommended. We hope to be back again soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ian S.

29 Aug 2016

Quaint and quiet, ideal for the holiday where you just want to be away from it all.

I found my overall stay very pleasant. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, it was very relaxing to be in a quiet almost secluded area of the Scottish countryside. The barn itself was very lovely, quaint and cosy where it had most of the modern conveniences readily at hand. The only issue was that there was a lack of signal for our phones but in the grand scheme of things, it's not much to moan about. Only located a few miles from the town of dornoch itself, it's a quick drive to a lovely, friendly town with a lovely beach. I would definitely recommend another stay here.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

david j.

18 Jul 2016

good big and high personnality

the room looks good with the very beautiful designs

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Klein aber fein / Small but nice

Wir haben die Woche in dem kleinen urigen Cottage sehr genossen.Wir hatten Sorge das es nicht warm wird, aber das war unbegründet. Ich war schon insehr vielen Ferienhäusern, aber das war mit abstand das urigste und gemütlichste Haus. Wir lieben es und haben es sehr bedauert nur eine Woche darin zu wohnen. Chamaine und ihre Familie sind sehr hilfsbereit. Liebe Grüße nochmal und Danke für Alles. Das Cottage ist etwas abgelegen, macht aber nicht, da wir sowieso jeden Tag mit dem Motorradgespann unterwegs waren. We really enjoyed the week in the small, rustic cottage. We were worried that it wouldn't get warm, but that was unfounded. I've been to many holiday homes, but this was by far the quaint and coziest house. We love it and really regretted only living in it for a week. Chamaine and her family are very helpful. Kind regards again and thanks for everything. The cottage is a bit remote, but that doesn't matter since we were out on the motorcycle every day anyway.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele P.

2 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charmant und großer Erholungswert

Ein schöner Ort zum relaxen in einer sehr liebevoll ausgebauten ehemaligen Scheune mit großem Charme und Liebe zum Detaill.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jamie Waring

Why they chose this property

The property was originally bought by my parents as a holiday home in the late 60's , It didn't have electricity for many years so all our holidays were a great adventure spoting deer in the field at the front and catching baby salmon in the stream .
Over the years the property has been renovated and at the end of 2011 was completely re done inside and out but kept its original character it even has a dish washer !

What makes this property unique

Rural , Quiet , Great cycling and walking from the front door . Good fishing in the area in Lochs and Rivers . Lots of Golfing in the area , Close to the coast and lots of place to see bird life , sandy beaches , seals and Dolphins .

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